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Tobin rescinds conflict declaration, wants re-vote on APS issue
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Andy Tobin sat out on a vote April 12 because of a potential conflict of interest. But after that matter failed, Tobin now says he should have been able to vote and he wants an emergency meeting so the Commission can vote again.
Energy conference speakers call for innovative thinking
A utility regulator called on utilities and solar companies to think differently and come together to find innovative ways to address pressing issues like net metering.
House approves measure to allow Tobin to vote on solar issues
The state House agreed this afternoon to alter state law so the newest member of the Arizona Corporation Commission can vote on pending electric rate cases.
Coalition of solar companies calls APS fee unconstitutional
A group of solar companies wants to stop the state’s largest utility from collecting a fee from its customers because the group claims the fee could be unconstitutional.
New solar bill, SB1417, will harm small business
To introduce a new, somewhat redundant bill with less than 2 months to judge the effectiveness of the current law, seems both premature and a blatant attack on small, local solar installers.
Panel approves bill to increase solar regulations
A Senate panel approved a bill Monday that would add more regulations to the rooftop solar industry, despite protests from solar companies that the bill is government overreach.
Tobin sworn in, but could have conflict on solar cases
The Arizona Corporation Commission welcomed its newest member today, but new commissioner Andy Tobin has his own potential conflict of interest.
Letter to the Editor: Solar industry’s growth is worth recognizing
Letter to the Editor: Solar industry’s growth is worth recognizing
Arizona utility to study time-shifting rooftop solar power
Arizona regulators have given the state's largest electrical utility the go-ahead to explore the idea of time-shifting energy produced through residential rooftop solar.
Arizona regulators seek compromise for solar installations
Two Arizona utility regulators are working to reach a compromise between rooftop-panel installers and big utilities.
Stump accuses critics of acting like ‘mafia’
Commissioner Bob Stump is accusing SolarCity and Checks and Balances Project, a critic of Arizona’s regulatory agency, of acting like a “mafia” following the disclosure that the two have financial ties.
Major solar company acknowledges tie to Corp Comm critic
SolarCity told the Arizona Capitol Times it has contributed money to a group that provides most of the support for the Checks and Balances Project, a frequent critic of the Arizona Corporation Commission.
